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Long traffic delays through Littleborough
LONG traffic delays are being reported due to roadworks on the route from Littleboorugh to Rochdale, with traffic backed up as far as Todmorden road.Greater Manchester Police and some on the road have...
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Asda refused permission to develop Halifax Road site
ASDA’S bid to develop the Halifax Road, Todmorden, site as a superstore has been rejected by the Planning Inspector.In October, Planning Inspector Mel Middleton heard evidence for four days at...
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Images over four days at photographic society exhibition
IMAGES galore will be on show at Todmorden Photographic Society’s annual exhibition which opens on Friday night for four days.The doors open at Todmorden Town Hall at 6.30pm on November 16, and at...
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Let’s get down to the nitty gritty...
CAMPAIGNERS against a proposed wind farm on the hills above Todmorden hope the applicants will meet them to answer specific questions they have about it.Steve Bottomley, of the newly-formed Gorpley...
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Townspeople took the opportunity to reflect, on a crisp autumn day
WE shall remember them - and on a crisp autumn day townspeople turned out in numbers to Remembrance Sunday parades and services throughout the Calder Valley to do just that.This year Remembrance Sunday...
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Gift shop and tea room planned
TWO full time jobs could be created if permission to change use of a shop to a gift shop and tea room is approved.Mr Alan Richardson says they would be created if planning permission is granted by...
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Red-hot backing aids campaign
Firefighters - don’t you just love them?They’re a reassuring presence at numerous incidents across the Calder Valley but are also known as great sports and all-round good guys.Which is why we’re...
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Activities highlight anti-bullying week
CALDERDALE Council and schools throughout the borough are promoting an anti-bullying message this week as part of a national campaign. In the run-up to Anti-Bullying Week 2012, which began on Monday,...
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Woman died after falling asleep in bath
A TODMORDEN woman died after falling asleep in the bath.Pauline Howarth, 60, had returned to her home on Pudsey Road after an evening out in the town on February 5, 2012, and decided to have a...
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Gig will support conflict victims
HEBDEN Bridge Trades club is hosting a special gig to raise funds for the Gaza in Crisis Appeal.The event takes place on Friday, November 30, and doors open at 8pm. Acts are still to be confirmed....
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Stansfield leads home Harriers in Tour test
Todmorden Harriers enjoyed perfect running conditions at the Tour of Pendle Fell Race. The 17 mile route weaved its way around the hillside, featuring almost 5000 feet of ascent over several tough...
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Trio bag five each as Sports Centre go goal crazy again
Todmorden Sports Centre under 14s made it 38 goals in two matches with a 17-1 success away to Elland.The home side took the lead from a spectacular long-range drive past Thomas Stansfield. Todmorden...
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Contrasting wins at weekend for Scorpions
Hebden Bridge Saints Scorpions under 11s started their weekend with a 14-2 romp against Beacon Rangers but faced much stiffer opposition in Todmorden Sports Centre the following day, still running out...
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United surrender two-goal lead
Woodhouse United bowed out of the Halifax FA Sunday Cup, beaten 4-2 after extra time by Halifax Sunday League middle-section outfit Oddfellows.United had been optimistic of going through, with home...
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3-for-2 deals may make up gifts for teenage girls
GIFTs are beginning to roll in for this year’s Hebden Bridge Toy Appeal which aims to distribute hundreds of goodies to disadvantaged families across the upper Calder Valley.Co-ordinators Les Siddall...
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Ladies network
Ladies 4 Networking Calder Valley is holding a meeting in Hebden Bridge on Thursday.It takes place from 11am to 1.45pm at The Stubbing Wharf. To book a place (£10), visit www.ladies4networking.com,...
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Asda decision ‘gives a chance to develop’
THE decision to refuse planning permission for an Asda supermarket on the Halifax Road site has given the town an opportunity to develop, according to Todmorden Pride. David Storah. from the group, is...
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Chequered Flag rogue car traders have sentencing delayed at Bradford Crown Court
A gang of rogue car traders will have to wait until next week to learn their sentence.Kirk Claus, 47, of Mytholmroyd; Craig Firth, 51, of Queensbury; Michael Adams, 41, of Shipley; David Ingham, 42, of...
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Exhibition ready to take root
A GROUP of students have been taking part in a Heritage Lottery Funded Young Roots project which is about to come to an exciting end. Todmorden High School successfully secured the lottery funding...
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IET seeks views on market hall asset transfer
Incredible Edible Todmorden (IET) has called a public meeting about the possible asset transfer of the market hall and surrounding land to a locally run interest company.IET is inviting people to...
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